Dorsoduro is the university district and, therefore, is packed with students day and night. This is probably one of the main reasons that it is also home to so many pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants. The Café Noir is not your typical Venetian tavern because it is situated near San Apollo and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. It is also a meeting place for many alternative students and young people. The atmosphere is slightly crowded with music playing in the background. You can sit there for as long as you like with your coffee or drink. It is the ideal place to drop into after walking around the streets and alleys of Venice if you are looking for something out of the norm. The food is not exactly traditional but there is a good selection of bar food such as panini and salads. There is a good selection of wines, beers and themed drinks. You can also have an after-dinner drink or liqueur as well as one of the better-known vodka or gin cocktails.
Is hard to get tired of the Venetian fare but still if your palate craves for change when in Venice, Devils Forest Pub has got everything covered for you. Located at Calle Stagneri, this English pub is a welcome break for those looking to gorge on meaty burgers and chilled beer. The atmosphere here is very lively; their bartenders are super friendly and hilarious, American as well as English football dominates the TV screen and playful paraphernalia ups the fun element. If you wish to catch on an important game while touring the historic city of Venice, Devils Forest Pub will not disappoint you.
After a long history of cafeteria, Il sole opened as a wine bar, that especially at the moment of the apertitive, servers pizza and snack. Is also a shop where is possible to buy some of the best bottle of wine. The location is right in the middle of the old center.
Locals who know the hidden secrets of Venice are regular customers of Cantine del Vino Già Schiavi, situated in the Dorsoduro district. Gaining critical acclaim on the official tourism site of Venice, this restaurant serves a selection of “cicchetti” or “light snacks,” traditional Italian food, fresh seafood, cheese and, of course, wine. It is primarily a wine shop and this small store is filled with racks of wine bottles on every side. Its menu includes items like Fennel Crostini, Dried Tuna served with Dandelion, Crema di Pistachio and Pumpkin Mascarpone. Owing to its popularity it easily gets crowded with patrons looking for the best deals on local wines.
El Refolo is as popular for its selection of wines as its beautiful outdoor seating. Guests can be seated under huge, white garden umbrellas on wicker chairs, across tables with flickering candles. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate and gusts of breeze as you relish cicchetti (small snacks), paired with the appropriate type of spritz. This restaurant and wine bar specializes in various kinds of cheese and salami and also has salads and finger sandwiches on offer. It is also active in hosting live music events, with soothing melodies playing on Friday nights and jazz beats on other evenings.
Osteria Ai Pugni is a well-kept secret among locals and is a great place to relish cicchetti complemented by a glass of Italian wine in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice. This bar and eatery is always bustling with patrons who socialize, listen to music or make use of their free WiFi facilities. With its vivid pink walls and ceilings stuck with music-related posters, and musical instruments and vinyl records forming part of the decor, this place has a distinct contemporary buzz. Guests can order a choice of meatballs, sandwiches, pizzas and glasses of spritz at reasonable rates.
Locals who know the hidden secrets of Venice are regular customers of Cantine del Vino Già Schiavi, situated in the Dorsoduro district. Gaining critical acclaim on the official tourism site of Venice, this restaurant serves a selection of “cicchetti” or “light snacks,” traditional Italian food, fresh seafood, cheese and, of course, wine. It is primarily a wine shop and this small store is filled with racks of wine bottles on every side. Its menu includes items like Fennel Crostini, Dried Tuna served with Dandelion, Crema di Pistachio and Pumpkin Mascarpone. Owing to its popularity it easily gets crowded with patrons looking for the best deals on local wines.
After a long history of cafeteria, Il sole opened as a wine bar, that especially at the moment of the apertitive, servers pizza and snack. Is also a shop where is possible to buy some of the best bottle of wine. The location is right in the middle of the old center.
El Refolo is as popular for its selection of wines as its beautiful outdoor seating. Guests can be seated under huge, white garden umbrellas on wicker chairs, across tables with flickering candles. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate and gusts of breeze as you relish cicchetti (small snacks), paired with the appropriate type of spritz. This restaurant and wine bar specializes in various kinds of cheese and salami and also has salads and finger sandwiches on offer. It is also active in hosting live music events, with soothing melodies playing on Friday nights and jazz beats on other evenings.
Osteria Ai Pugni is a well-kept secret among locals and is a great place to relish cicchetti complemented by a glass of Italian wine in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice. This bar and eatery is always bustling with patrons who socialize, listen to music or make use of their free WiFi facilities. With its vivid pink walls and ceilings stuck with music-related posters, and musical instruments and vinyl records forming part of the decor, this place has a distinct contemporary buzz. Guests can order a choice of meatballs, sandwiches, pizzas and glasses of spritz at reasonable rates.
The wine-drinking customers of this small old-fashioned Venetian tavern seem to be from a calmer era. The décor creates a cozy tavern atmosphere through the use of wood furnishings and fittings. On Thursdays and Sundays popular jazz concerts are held. Great for a quick sandwich and a glass of red wine - there are 20 or so local wines available which are perfect for a pre-dinner drink.
The name of this restaurant (the distributor) is taken from a nearby petrol station, in Mestre. There is quite a large place with several dining rooms. This is just the place to have a quiet chat and to eat a quick snack. The clientele varies enormously with people of all ages coming here. It is furnished in a contemporary style. There is soft background music, which is usually turned up later in the evening making it a little bit more difficult to chat. The food is all very quickly prepared. There is a wide range of sandwiches, and very good sweet and savoury pancakes. There is a good selection of beers, soft drinks and some wine. They also serve gin, vodka, or rum based cocktails.